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When you think of Billy Idol, images of spiky blonde hair, snarling vocals, and punk-fueled anthems like Rebel Yell or White Wedding come to mind. Given his ties to the Sex Pistols and the late-1970s punk explosion, one might assume his biggest inspirations came from Sid Vicious or Johnny Rotten. …

By 1967, The Beatles were at the height of their cultural power, uniting the world with their broadcast performance of “All You Need Is Love” to an estimated 200 million viewers. Among the millions watching was a teenage Peter Gabriel, who had just turned 17. For Gabriel, the event was …